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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.01, 761.72 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.01, 761.72 and 319.15 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.01 : 761.72 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.01/761.72 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.01x = 761.72 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.01x = 243,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,099.93/552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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